smew

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Mergellus albellus, a smew.

Etymology[edit]

Origin unknown. In use since the 17th century.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmjuː/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -uː

Noun[edit]

smew (plural smews)

  1. A small compact diving duck, Mergellus albellus, that breeds in the northern taiga of Europe and Asia and winters on sheltered coasts or inland lakes.

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